Associate, Electrical Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Nashville, TN is seeking an entry‑level Electrical Engineer to help deliver mission‑critical hardware solutions from concept to deployment. You will work across disciplines to translate requirements into practical designs with emphasis on quality, schedule, and compliance.

The role offers exposure to complex programs, a structured development path, and the chance to contribute to national security through dependable electrical systems and interconnects.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Computer Science.
• Or completed within the last 12 months.
• Eligibility to obtain a security clearance may apply for some roles.

Responsibilities

• Execute engineering work products from requirements through verification and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware, software, and constraints into designs.
• Conduct analyses, risk identification, and trade studies to inform design decisions.
• Present status, issues, and recommendations in reviews.
• Support program milestones through planning and execution activities.

Skills

Hardware design

Systems integration

Technical analysis

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s in EE/EE Tech/CS

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission‑critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end‑to‑end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title

Associate, Electrical Engineer

Job Number

40899

Job Location

Nashville, TN

Schedule

9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off

Job Description

ForceX is seeking an Electrical Engineer to deliver mission-focused technical solutions from concept through deployment and sustainment. The role partners across disciplines to translate requirements into executable designs that meet performance, cost, and schedule objectives. The Electrical Engineer architects, designs, develops, and integrates electrical hardware solutions for high-performance mission systems. The role is accountable for technical quality, compliance, and cross‑functional design integration. This level is an entry‑level professional role with broad theoretical job knowledge and guided execution on non‑routine tasks.

Essential Functions

• Execute engineering work products from requirements through verification and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate hardware, software, and operational constraints into practical solutions.
• Conduct technical analysis, risk identification, and trade studies to support design decisions.
• Present technical status, issues, and recommendations in formal and informal reviews.
• Contribute to proposal, planning, and execution activities aligned with program milestones.
• Support compliance with customer, regulatory, and security requirements.
• Travel up to 25% to support integration, test, customer engagement, and program execution.
• Support work performed in a classified and or controlled environment.
• Design, develop, and test electrical systems and components for program needs.
• Create and maintain schematics, layouts, and electrical technical documentation.
• Perform calculations, simulations, and analyses to verify performance and reliability.
• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and failure mode analyses.
• Support prototype fabrication, test execution, and interpretation of results.
• Develop and verify harness and interconnect designs, routing strategies, and interface control documentation.

Qualifications

To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Science or a related field, or have completed their Bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware that many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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